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Started by hakescl, 08/04/2004 09:28PM

Posted 08/04/2004 09:28PM Opening Post

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Does anyone use one of these devices to close a dome remotely when the power goes off? Does anyone else worry about such contingencies?

Thanks for any comments,
Charlie

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Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory

Posted 08/05/2004 12:09AM #1

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I do not have a dome yet, but the APC UPS devices are excellent in my opinion. I use them on my computer sysytem.

Vivek

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Posted 08/05/2004 08:28PM #2

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If I had an observatory with a motorized dome or roof, I would always have a disconnect so I could close it manually.
Buck

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Posted 08/05/2004 08:34PM #3

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If I had an observatory with a motorized dome or roof, I would always have a disengage so I could close it manually as an when all else fails solution. Not that a battery back up is bad but just in case a motor fails.
Buck

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